The second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live music, performances, spoken word poetry and more. Venues are generally open late afternoon and evening hours. 2nd Friday ArtWalk events and activities are free and open to all. Here are … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
Entertainment
Free Cary Town Band Concert Oct. 10: Heroes and Hope
The Cary Town Band is a concert band based in Cary, North Carolina, which seeks to bring the love of music to the people of the area by performing free concerts and supporting the town by providing musical entertainment at their civic, cultural and community events. They provide an opportunity for community musicians to grow together and inspire others in their understanding and appreciation of … [Read more...] about Free Cary Town Band Concert Oct. 10: Heroes and Hope
Beats N Bars Music Festival in Durham Oct. 10
Beats N Bars Music Festival returns to Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 8 p.m. Beats N Bars Festival is an immersive hip hop and R&B experience. There will be two stages: Look for updates on the Facebook event. Outdoor Stage The outdoor stage, at Parrish Street and N. Mangum Street in Durham, is free to enjoy. Performances start at 7 p.m., and are hosted by … [Read more...] about Beats N Bars Music Festival in Durham Oct. 10
Spooky Outdoor Movie Night in Fenton Square: Halloweentown Oct. 9
Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor movie on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. This is a free event. Get into the Halloween spirit with Halloweentown! Bring your own chairs or blankets, and treat yourself to food and drink from one of Fenton's restaurants. Costumes are welcome! … [Read more...] about Spooky Outdoor Movie Night in Fenton Square: Halloweentown Oct. 9
Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 9: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh, is presenting Hocus Pocus at Movies in the Garden on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Early bird tickets are $5. Starting October 5, 2025, tickets are $10. The movie will be screened outdoors, in Raleigh Little Theatre's Stephenson Amphitheatre. Seating and food trucks open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. There will be a costume parade … [Read more...] about Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 9: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
Neon Fox Trivia Night at KoKyu on Thursdays
Neon Fox Trivia runs a weekly general trivia night on the deck at KoKyu, 245 E NC Highway 54, Durham, North Carolina. It takes place on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Check KoKyu's event calendar for any changes. Follow instagram.com/neonfoxtriva for more info about the trivia night. … [Read more...] about Neon Fox Trivia Night at KoKyu on Thursdays
Raleigh Halloween Bar Crawl for three nights
Bar Crawl LIVE! is presenting Raleigh Halloween Bar Crawl on three nights: October 25 and 31, and November 1, 2025. Tickets vary based on purchase date. Discount for purchasing for multiple dates. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Partnering Bars Ticket Perks: … [Read more...] about Raleigh Halloween Bar Crawl for three nights
Cary’s Heart of the Holidays: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Victorian Christmas, more…
The Town of Cary is celebrating the season at their Heart of the Holidays Celebration events. Here are just a few of Cary's holiday events. Photos with Santa Step into a winter wonderland at Downtown Cary Park, and meet Santa. He will be at the Downtown Cary Park Gathering House several times in December. Bring your camera. This is a free event. Please keep in mind that there will be a … [Read more...] about Cary’s Heart of the Holidays: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Victorian Christmas, more…
DPAC bringing back discounted Student Rush tickets for many of its Broadway shows, including The Sound of Music
DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center) is bringing back Student Rush tickets, which will be available for many of the hit Broadway shows in the venue's 2025/2026 season, starting with The Sound of Music, from October 7 to 12, 2025. They'll usually be priced at $30 plus tax. Student Rush tickets are released the morning of each participating Broadway show and are available for that day’s … [Read more...] about DPAC bringing back discounted Student Rush tickets for many of its Broadway shows, including The Sound of Music
October in the Triangle — the top things to do this month
October brings the beginning of cooler weather, campfires, fall foliage, spooky fun, and plenty of treats. Plan October 2025 with this list of the top things to do in the Triangle. We're highlighting some of the top things to do in October in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. But then, scroll down for our huge (and we do mean huge) calendar of things to do in the Triangle in … [Read more...] about October in the Triangle — the top things to do this month
